China 2-0 Bangladesh (Mar 3, 2026) Game Analysis – ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN NFL NFL NBA NBA NCAAM NCAAM NCAAW NCAAW MLB MLB NHL NHL Soccer Soccer More Sports More Sports Watch Watch Fantasy Fantasy Where to Watch Search China v Bangladesh 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, Group Stage China China CHN 1-0-0 , 3 PTS 2 1-0-0 , 3 PTS FT Bangladesh Bangladesh BAN 0-0-1 , 0 PTS 0 0-0-1 , 0 PTS Wang Shuang – 44' Zhang Rui – 45'+1' Summary Report Commentary Statistics Line-Ups Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh By AAP Updated: Mar 3, 2026, 05:50 am Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui were both on target as China opened their AFC Women's Asian Cup title defence with a 2-0 win over Bangladesh on Tuesday. Matt King/Getty Images Defending champions China have been made to work hard to beat gallant tournament rookies Bangladesh 2-0 in their opening Women’s Asian Cup clash. China, with an incredible nine titles to their credit, are the benchmark Australia must lift for if the tournament hosts are to challenge for a second Asian Cup title. The Steel Roses joined North Korea , who earlier beat Uzbekistan 3-0 , as the undefeated sides after round one clashes in Group B. China had never lost an opening match of the tournament and they continued that record in Parramatta under Australian coach Ante Milicic’s guidance. Milicic took over as China’s head coach in mid-2024. The former Socceroos forward was inaugural coach of Macarthur FC and was also interim Matildas coach, taking the side to the last 16 of the 2019 World Cup before resigning the following year. Star China forward Wang Shuang had one goal disallowed by VAR but her 28 metre strike that curled from right to left showcased her class and gave the tournament favourites the lead in the 44th minute. Midfielder Zhang Rui added a second from just outside the box minutes later in first half stoppage time and the 2-0 lead at the break reflected China’s dominance, who at one stage had 16 shots on goal to three. The skill of the Asian powerhouses was on show but Bangladesh defended like demons. They were strong on the counter but lost concentration as the halftime break loomed. Bangladesh’s 19-year-old goalkeeper Mile Akter was outstanding and looked a real prospect with her confidence and athleticism. The teenager directed traffic with the steely determination of a seasoned professional and made multiple saves. Akter suffered an accidental stud to the head late in the match but stoically got back on her feet with a giant smile to showcase her resilience. Midfielder Monika Chakma was a livewire for Bangladesh with her close control, footwork and aggressive mindset combining to challenge China. The Steel Roses clearly have plenty of improvement in them and loom as a huge threat to Australia when the tournament reaches its pointy end. China and North Korea will meet in Parramatta on March 9 in a match that will likely decide who finishes top of Group B. Game Information CommBank Stadium 3:00 AM , March 3, 2026 Sydney , Australia Referees : Pansa Chaisanit AFC Women's Asian Cup Standings Team GP W D L GD P North Korea 1 1 0 0 +3 3 China 1 1 0 0 +2 3 Bangladesh 1 0 0 1 -2 0 Uzbekistan 1 0 0 1 -3 0 Full Table AFC Women's Asian Cup News India vs Vietnam at AFC Women's Asian Cup: Sweety Devi and co. eye positive start in tough fixture India and Vietnam begin their 2026 AFC Asian Cup campaign with vastly different expectations. Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh Reigning champions China have opened their Women's Asian Cup title defence with victory over debutants Bangladesh. North Korea crushes Uzbekistan to open Women's Asian Cup Group B North Korea's Myong Yu-Jong scored a hat trick as her nation made a triumphant return to the Women's Asian Cup with a 3-0 thumping of Uzbekistan. All AFC Women's Asian Cup News Terms of Use Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads EU Privacy Rights Cookie Policy Manage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
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